The Cursed Writer
The Cursed Writer by Holly Hepburn is the latest installment in the Baker Street Mystery series, published by Boldwood Books in October 2024. This edition features 234 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Harriet White, who works in the basement of the Baker Street building society, responding to letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes. When she receives a rare telegram detailing the distress of celebrated author Philip St John, who claims to be haunted by ghostly apparitions, Harriet’s curiosity leads her to Cambridgeshire, where she poses as Holmes’ assistant.
As Harriet delves into the mystery surrounding Thurmwell Manor, she encounters a community convinced that their master is cursed. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of 1930s London, blending elements of historical fiction with mystery and detective themes. Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that challenges Harriet’s reliance on logic and reason as she navigates the eerie atmosphere of the gothic house. The Cursed Writer promises to engage fans of crime and mystery as Harriet seeks to uncover the truth before the fens claim another victim.
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The BRAND NEW instalment in Holly Hepburn’s page-turning Baker Street Mystery series
‘When did you become aware something was wrong?’
‘When the screaming began…’
Harriet White is no stranger to odd correspondence. Ensconced in the basement of the Baker Street building society, her job is to reply to the mail they receive on behalf of Sherlock Holmes.
But while letters to the fictional sleuth may be plentiful, telegrams are rare, and so when she receives one describing the grave situation of celebrated author Philip St John, her interest is piqued. The writer describes St John as being consumed by terror, seeing ghostly apparitions on the fens, and only at ease in the company of his loyal wolfhound.
Before long, Harry finds herself in Cambridgeshire under the guise of being Holmes’ assistant. The residents of Thurmwell Manor believe their master is cursed. Harry is sure there must be a logical explanation, but inside the echoey halls of the grand gothic house, her confidence in science and reason begin to crumble…
Can Harry solve the mystery before the fens claim their next victim?
Join Harriet White in 1930’s London for another glorious Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery, for fans of Nita Prose and Janice Hallett.
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